About | Burutu Local Government Council

Burutu is a historic town and Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria, situated on both sides of the Forcados River in the Niger Delta.
Location: Situated in the Niger Delta along the Forcados River and near the Bight of Benin.
Headquarters: Burutu Town.
Location: Situated in the Niger Delta along the Forcados River and near the Bight of Benin.
Headquarters: Burutu Town.
Land Area & Population: Covers approximately 1,804 km² with a population of 207,977 (2006 census, with recent projections around 285,000).
Demographics: Predominantly inhabited by the Izon (Ijaw) ethnic group, alongside smaller populations of Urhobo and Itsekiri.
Main Districts: Comprises 8 main districts: Burutu-Forcados, Iduwun, Ogulagha, Obatebe, Ngbilebiri, Operemor, Seimibiri, and Toumo.

Key Livelihoods: Fishing, agriculture, and maritime trade dominate local economic activities.
Oil and Gas: Rich in crude oil and natural gas deposits, hosting major export facilities such as the Forcados crude oil export terminal.
Port & Shipbuilding: Historically known for the 19th-century Royal Niger Company port and the Burutu Shipyard, which handles vessel construction and repairs.

Executive Chairman: Hon. Chief Dr. Julius Takeme (Peoples Democratic Party - PDP).
Secretariat Headquarters: Okosu-Ama Federated Community, Burutu 332109, Delta State, Nigeria.
INEC Office: Wharf Road / Court Road, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria.
Administrative Liaison Office: Osubi 330104, Warri, Nigeria.